UNIFIL
Coverage of UNIFIL in the Nexus archive.
- France and Italy propose coalition to replace UNIFIL in Lebanon
France and Italy propose a multinational coalition to replace the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL in Lebanon, aiming to strengthen Lebanon's sovereignty and security. The proposal comes as Israel continues to occupy Lebanese territory and conduct attacks, with France and Italy seeking a new arrangement after UNIFIL's departure.
- Channel 13 reports curbs on Israeli army movements in Lebanon
Israeli Channel 13 reported that Israel's political leadership has imposed new restrictions on military operations in southern Lebanon, permitting action within the 'yellow line' against direct threats but prohibiting operations in areas like Beirut and Tyre. The move is attributed to growing pressure from the Trump administration, as conveyed by a senior Israeli official.
- Amid US-Iran deal, IDF says Hezbollah continues attacking troops in south Lebanon
Amid a US-Iran deal, the IDF reports Hezbollah continuing attacks on Israeli troops in south Lebanon. Beirut states one death from an Israeli strike on a car, with no injuries after Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles and mortars. UNIFIL notes a decrease in violence.
- Video: UN observes heavy Israeli troop movement near southern Lebanon
The UN reported observing heavy Israeli military activity near southern Lebanon, including armored movements, engineering work, and logistical traffic. UN peacekeepers also recorded extensive air activity involving fighter aircraft and drones, with most trajectories originating from Israeli positions.
- UN observes heavy Israeli troop and air movements near border
The UN reports observing heavy Israeli military activity near the border with southern Lebanon, including armored movements, engineering works, and air traffic. UN peacekeepers recorded 531 aircraft trajectories, with 526 originating from Israeli positions and five from Hezbollah, one of which crossed the UN-demarcated Blue Line.
- Two UN peacekeepers wounded in attack on convoy in southern Lebanon
Two UN peacekeepers from Malaysia were wounded in an attack on a logistics convoy near Haris in southern Lebanon. An Israeli military tank fired near a UN convoy in Bint Jbeil, forcing a detour, and significant drone activity was observed in Biyyada. The UN reiterated its call for respecting the inviolability of UN personnel and assets.
- UN peacekeepers say strike violated Lebanon’s sovereignty
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon condemned an Israeli airstrike in the Nabatieh area for violating Lebanon's sovereignty and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. They expressed condolences to the Lebanese army for the personnel killed in the attack.
- Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal agreed on by Israel and Lebanon
Hezbollah has rejected a ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel, calling it 'absurd, humiliating, and insulting.' The agreement required Hezbollah to cease attacks and withdraw from southern Lebanon, which Hezbollah claims would equate to surrender. Continued fighting followed the rejection, resulting in UNIFIL peacekeeper casualties and deepening regional tensions.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal as Israeli strikes killed four people and a U.N. peacekeeper was killed in crossfire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed ceasefire failures, while fighting in Lebanon threatens efforts to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon amid ongoing strikes that killed at least four people and a UN peacekeeper. Continued fighting threatens efforts to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil and gas transit point.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Israeli strikes killed four people and a UN peacekeeper, while Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem condemned the agreement as surrender. Fighting continues despite previous ceasefire attempts, with Iran urging a broader truce and US President Donald Trump downplaying diplomatic failures.
- Israel and Lebanon reach agreement, but ceasefire stalls
Israel and Lebanon have reached an agreement, but a ceasefire remains stalled. A UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, UNIFIL, reported one peacekeeper killed and others wounded after coming under mortar fire in southeastern Lebanon.
- Israel and Lebanon reach agreement, but ceasefire stalls
Israel and Lebanon have reached an agreement, but a ceasefire remains stalled. A UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed and others wounded in a mortar attack in southeastern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal as Israeli strikes killed four in Lebanon. A UN peacekeeper was killed in crossfire, and fighting continues despite declared ceasefires, threatening efforts to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement and demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Recent violence, including Israeli strikes and a mortar attack killing a UN peacekeeper, highlights ongoing tensions despite declared ceasefires.
- Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah rejects a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal as Israeli strikes kill civilians and a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to continue the offensive until Hezbollah is neutralized, while U.S. President Donald Trump downplays ceasefire failures.
- Early Edition: June 4, 2026
U.S. President Trump indicated he might end the ceasefire with Iran if Tehran kills U.S. troops, while the U.S., Israel, and Lebanon agreed to a full ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks. Trump described the conflict with Iran as manageable and claimed costs for consumers are decreasing, though a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon died from mortar shell wounds.
- As Israel pushes past the Litani, Lebanese question the purpose of UNIFIL
Israel has pushed past the Litani River, and the UNIFIL peacekeeping force was unable to prevent the invasion. Lebanese people are questioning the purpose of UNIFIL in light of this development.
- China urges reversal of UNIFIL departure from Lebanon as conflict escalates
China is urging the UNIFIL mission to reverse its departure from Lebanon amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has led to rising casualties for UNIFIL forces.
- French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack
A French soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL was killed in an attack in Lebanon. The incident occurred just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.